NEW YORK -- Right-hander Freddy Peralta is the ace of the Mets’ pitching staff, and they needed him to stop the bleeding on Sunday afternoon with New York on a four-game losing streak. The losing streak is now at 5. Peralta gave the Mets a fighting chance in a 1-0

NEW YORK – The Mets’ problems in the batter’s box persisted during Sunday’s 1-0 loss to the Athletics at Citi Field. It marked the first time New York was swept by the A’s, and the third time the Mets were shut out this season. The Mets essentially lost the game

NEW YORK – There was good news and bad news for the Yankees on Thursday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Left-hander Ryan Weathers had his best outing of the season, but New York’s bats remained freezing cold as left-hander Jeffrey Springs was dealing in the Athletics’ 1-0 win. It was the

NEW YORK – Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was out of the starting lineup against the Athletics on Thursday afternoon in favor of Amed Rosario. Chisholm needs to get better in the batter’s box. After pinch-running in the seventh and flying out to center in the ninth inning of

NEW YORK -- It looked like the Yankees were going to have a great day with the sticks on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. After all, they scored two quick runs off right-hander (and former Yankee) Luis Severino in the first inning. But New York’s lumber was silenced the rest

NEW YORK -- Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler showed he was human during a 5-3 victory over the Athletics Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. It was a chilly 43 degrees at gametime, but Schlittler didn’t use it as an excuse.

NEW YORK -- Yankees manager Aaron Boone usually inserts third baseman Ryan McMahon in the starting lineup against right-handed pitching. But McMahon is currently riding a 2-for-23 slump, and Boone had a feeling that Amed Rosario was the right guy to get the start against Athletics righty Aaron Civale on

NEW YORK -- The Marlins made a pitching change before the start of Sunday’s game against the Yankees. Miami decided to have a bullpen game, starting with right-hander Pete Fairbanks. Miami’s original plan was to start right-hander Chris Paddack for the 1:35 p.m. ET game at Yankee Stadium. But with

NEW YORK – One thing can be said about the Marlins: They are a pesky team and will not go away if they are behind the 8-ball. After a three-hour, 35-minute rain delay, it showed in a 7-6 victory over the Yankees on Sunday at Yankee Stadium. The Fightin’ Fish

NEW YORK – The Marlins and Yankees found themselves in a seesaw battle on Saturday night at Yankee Stadium. When it was over, New York won the game, 9-7. Miami’s bullpen had been almost untouchable entering the game, sporting a 1.66 ERA and striking out 30 batters in 21 1/3

NEW YORK -- What a difference six days make. In his season debut last Saturday, Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez had a quality start against the Rockies, throwing seven innings, allowing three runs and striking out eight batters. On Friday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, Pérez had a tough time throwing strikes

NEW YORK -- It’s late Friday morning at Yankee Stadium and the Marlins were still talking about what they witnessed on Wednesday evening while they were flying from Miami to New York to face the Yankees. It just so happened that NASA’s Artemis II launch, which sent up four astronauts

NEW YORK -- For the second day in a row, the Pirates and Mets found themselves in extra innings at Citi Field. But this time, Pittsburgh won the game, 4-3, in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon. It was the Bucs’ first victory of the season as they salvaged the three-game

NEW YORK -- The Pirates and Mets found themselves in a pitchers' duel late Saturday afternoon at Citi Field. It ended in the bottom of the 11th inning when New York broke through against Pittsburgh left-hander Hunter Barco in a 4-2 loss. The Pirates had a 2-1 lead entering the

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NEW YORK -- Looking to add thump to their lineup, the Pirates acquired Brandon Lowe in a three-team trade this past offseason, and he immediately paid dividends on Opening Day against the Mets by hitting two homers in an 11-7 loss at Citi Field on Thursday afternoon. Lowe wasted no

NEW YORK -- Right-hander Paul Skenes is usually the dominator when he is on the mound. But on Opening Day 2026 on Thursday at Citi Field, Skenes was hit hard in the first inning against the Mets and was chased from the Pirates' 11-7 loss after allowing five runs while

Thursday’s Opening Day matchup at Busch Stadium will mark the beginning of a new era for both the Rays and Cardinals. For Tampa Bay, it is the start of a new season under new ownership after two decades with Stuart Sternberg at the helm. The group of players that lines

NEW YORK -- It’s 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning at Citi Field. It’s workout time. Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes comes out of the dugout and is all business. He is stoic, but his walk exudes confidence as if to say he is ready to start the season right now. But

There is a vibe with the Cardinals that can’t be ignored. It’s positive energy that makes the players and coaching staff believe they will win more than they will lose in 2026. That was the case during Grapefruit League play, when they went 17-9. The team is a lot younger.

After watching his team edge the Astros, 3-2, on Sunday afternoon, manager Oliver Marmol said he really felt good about the 2026 Cardinals. He liked the way they competed during Spring Training and the club made it clear the style of play will not be waiting for the three-run homer.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The ABS challenge paid off for Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker in the third inning of Sunday afternoon’s 3-2 win over the Astros at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Walker, who led off the frame, appeared to be called out on strikes against Houston

JUPITER, Fla. -- After Saturday’s 7-4 victory over the Marlins, the Cardinals optioned right-hander Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis, which means St. Louis’ bullpen is set for the start of the 2026 season. The relievers will include Justin Bruihl, Riley O’Brien, Matt Pushard, JoJo Romero, Chris Roycroft, George Soriano, Ryne

JUPITER, Fla. – Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar will start the season on the 10-day injured list because his surgically repaired heels are not 100 percent. Since he arrived in camp in February, Nootbaar, 28, has been swinging the bat and throwing the baseball. However, he still has to show the

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore is ready to pitch on Opening Day against the Rays next Thursday afternoon. He made his last start of the spring and pitched five shutout innings in a 4-3 victory over the Mets on Friday. What made Liberatore’s spring so impressive